Li&#x27;l Jo&#x27;s BBQ

We had a large party of 14 so we called ahead and everything was set up for us when we arrived. The…read moredining room is large and spacious with beautiful views. Our service was top notch and the food was delicious. BBQ tasted fresh and was very flavorful. Definitely, we will be back!

Great view good food and service. I love their loaded potato skins and loaded baked potatoes as…read morewell as their cuban sandwich.

Inside

Chicken Tenders*

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Table view

Haymaker BBQ Restaurant

3.5(53 reviews)

26.1 mi

This place is way overpriced for the quality and portions. Pulled pork is dry and slaw was gross…read more The portions are the size of a kids meal for $15. It's a hard pass for me.

Not a ton of dining options in this area but feel like we did well finding this place!…read moreReally tasty pulled pork sandwiches, hush puppies & potato salad!

Brisket, sausage

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Heavy's BBQ

4.7(20 reviews)

26.6 mi

Every now and then you have a meal that you know you will remember the rest of your life. When a…read morerestaurant becomes an indelible experience. Heavy's was one of those meals and one of those restaurants. The experience began before we even parked our car with the drive off of US-25E along the Powell River. To say that Heavy's is off the beaten path doesn't do it justice. To get there, you're in for a 4-mile venture on twisty, one-lane roads into the backwater of Eastern Tennessee arriving at a modest, riverside shack. When they invented barbeque, they must have had this place in mind. Cause it was arguably the best BBQ that I have ever experienced. Everything was amazing. Ribs were succulent and smoky. The pork was tender and mouth-watering. All the food to the very atmosphere had that essential hardwood fire aroma. The actual location can best be described as rustic, and I hope that they NEVER change. The character of this place lends to its authenticity. Thank you, Heavy's, for a true BBQ experience!

Great pork ribs, catfish, baked potato salad, fried okra…read more Rustic joint next to a lazy river. Old style pre-mix soda fountain. Furry spiders with green krazy eyes. See them before end of season Oct 20.

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Delauders BBQ

4.7(806 reviews)

30.9 mi

Reallyyyyy good bbq. My bf and I got a sample plate to share, and we loved it! It was the right…read moreamount of food for both of us, and we loved being able to try everything. The service is really good and the vibe of the restaurant was really lowkey. Nothing fancy, just homey. Had the best nap of my life after this

Was excited to go here after reading all the positive reviews…read more This was the some of the blandest and most 'meh' BBQ that I've ever had. Even the homemade sauce is not very good and the "HOT" was not hot at all. Service was fine, just food was extremely disappointing.

Inside of the restaurant

Holy Bologna (Bologna swapped for sausage) sandwich. Amazing.

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Cool stop light in the shop

Smokin' Butts BBQ

4.7(69 reviews)

24.9 mi

If you're looking for authentic barbecue that delivers, Smokin Butts BBQ is a must-visit…read more The pulled pork sandwich was incredible--smoky, juicy, and packed with flavor without being over-sauced. And the okra was just as memorable--crispy, fresh, and perfectly seasoned. Simple menu items done exceptionally well. Places like this are why local BBQ spots are hard to beat. I'll definitely be back. Highly recommend.

Must stop spot Best bbq I've had on the road :) Don't pass…read moreup on this spot I got the brisket plate and it was great and then I got a plate of ribs to go Great prices as well ):

Don't let the parking lot vibes deter your from getting some delicious bbq. My dog even got a bone that he very much enjoyed.

Half rack of ribs

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Ribs potato salad fried okra bun

The Smokey Q

4.9(56 reviews)

26.8 mi

Food was great.. service was great. Folks were super nice…read more.. Nice clean area. If we are in the area again... we will for sure be back...

Excellent food. Excellent owners…read more Get the ribs, brisket and smoke Mac n cheese - 10/10! Pulled pork and turkey breast 6.8/10

Order counter

St Louis ribs. Dry rubbed. Need no sauce

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The brisket. Say no more.

Patches BBQ and more

4.5(11 reviews)

14.6 mi

Absolutely delicious! If you have not had Patches you need to do so. The service there is fast and…read moreaccurate. The restaurant itself is small and quaint and just my cup of tea. And if you don't have time to eat in the restaurant just place a to go order. I always forget to take pictures because I eat the food so fast. The pulled pork and Mac n cheese is my favorite.

Ordered food to go for the 3 of us from Rutledge Pike. Verdict - needs to do somewhat better…read more Pulled pork was good meat but a bit dry - need to leave some fat in there. Mac and cheese was delicious their way Good baked beans - not sweetened up. Greens - inedible for the three of us. Had to toss. Much too much vinegar. Vinegar is a condiment, should not be a main ingredient. Had to have been a prep mistake, BUT, you don't sell your mistakes.

Inside dining

Pulled pork

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Deserts

Big H BBQ

4.1(27 reviews)

47.4 mi

Okay BBQ place, but not the best we've had. The pulled pork was pretty good but the brisket was a…read morelittle dry. Enjoyed the onion rings and potato salad, but the fries were flavorless and fried corn nuggets not very good. The rolls were tasteless. Their prices are about average. They only have outside picnic table seating now, so it's that or get your food to go. This was disappointing since we planned to eat there and had to fight off flies. The guy working the order window was friendly and food ready within a few minutes. Overall not a bad lunch, but probably not somewhere we're likely to visit again.

On Thursday, July 30, 2026, I went to place an order for the Ham Breakfast with 2 eggs and biscuit…read morewith gravy. The girl who took my order asked me how I wanted my eggs, so I told her "well done". I waited about 15 minutes. The price was $11.42, which I thought was expensive. Once I had left to go on back to work, I opened my box to find I had 1 biscuit halved with gravy poured over it and a small box with a piece of overcooked ham. There were no eggs. I called the restaurant so the girl says the order taker thought I ordered well done ham. I told her I was charged over $11 for this. She told me she could bring my eggs but I was too far gone so she said she would give me a $2 off the next time I came back. Needless to say, the biscuit did not taste good nor did the gravy. I threw it all away. Breakfast is not their thing..

Brisket, fries and corn nuggets

Menu

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Breakfast menu

Bustin Butts BBQ

4.9(18 reviews)

30.9 mi

We asked Yelp for any recommendation for the best BBQ around the area and Bustin Butts BBQ came the…read morefirst. And that was NOT a lie! The food was great--our favorites were the Bbq ribs and smoked green beans. We decided to dine in for the experience. However, the place has a drive thru for orders and pickups. The place offers a large parking spots for customers that dine in and shop at their local grocery inside the lot.

The most amazing bbq I've ever had in my life!! Drove an hour to try it was worth it 100%read more

The place offers a drive thru orders and pickups.

Bustin Butts BBQ - I like the fact that the bathroom is behind the truck, it just feels more comfortable than being inside a restaurant. Nothing fancy!

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I like the fact that the bathroom is behind the truck, it just feels more comfortable than being inside a restaurant. Nothing fancy!

Woody’s Bar & Grill

4.5(109 reviews)

26.7 mi

Eat it and you will understand. It is custom bbq. It put together like a chef decorated good…read moresouthern food. Deviled eggs are addicting. Dont get their biggest burger unless you are super hungry or plan on taking some home. Its a after lunch work killer if you eat it all. Zzzzzz. 9.5/10

Woody's is one of those sleeper places that you would miss if you drove by. It's a converted…read morewarehouse. Don't let that stop you. It's very cool inside. Neat memorabilia on the walls and the most entertaining men's room ever! The service is top notch. The single waiter handled the room like a pro and the bartender also handled tables. My German coworker got the brisket platter and man did it look lie a ton of food. I got the half ribs and was picking out the bones clean. Both meats were super tender. I personally want my ribs to have a little bite to them but they were delicious l. Had the Mack n cheese side and it was excellent. Overall for a $16 dollar plate I couldn't finish it. Great place try it for yourself

Wine beer liquor

Chips and Queso

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Ultimate mac

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9 years ago

Great place for BBQ. Love the people and the owner is a great guy. I've had several dinners here and have not been disappointed. To the guy that said the "pulled pork" was under cooked, in a previous review, that would be a good trick seeing how they don't have pulled pork and never have. BTW, do yourself a favor and try the cheesecake. read more

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